On 18 July 2025, Pattaya Memorial Hospital executed a comprehensive Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Drill, simulating a high-volume emergency scenario to test and enhance its disaster response protocols. The meticulously planned exercise, overseen by the hospital’s ENV Committee (Emergency and Volunteer Network), involved over 100 medical, administrative, and support staff in a real-time assessment of the facility’s readiness for large-scale crises.

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Drill Overview

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The simulation replicated a sudden influx of 40+ patients with varying injury severities, challenging teams to rapidly activate the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan. Key objectives included:

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• Triage Efficiency: Implementing color-coded prioritization (red/yellow/green) under pressure.
• Resource Mobilization: Deploying backup medical equipment, overflow beds, and decontamination stations.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Synchronizing ER, surgery, nursing, security, and volunteer units.
• Communication Systems: Testing real-time updates between on-ground teams and the central command post.

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Notable Outcomes

• Response Time Improvement: Hospital teams exceeded target response metrics by 20%, accelerating patient throughput.
• Gap Identification: The drill revealed opportunities to optimize supply-chain logistics during extended crises.
• Staff Preparedness: 97% of participants confirmed confidence in MCI protocols post-exercise.

Commitment to Community Safety

Pattaya Memorial Hospital reaffirms its unwavering dedication to emergency readiness. Future initiatives include quarterly drills, regional partnerships with disaster agencies, and public education campaigns on crisis response.